India is at the cusp of becoming one of the fastest growing markets globally for furniture makers and sellers. Hardware, Furnishing, Lighting & Decor would be benefiting equally in the run. As per World Bank, India’s organised furniture industry is said to grow at 20% annually, being the 4th largest consumer of furniture.
While Indian economy is showing strong signs of resilience with better macroeconomic fundamentals in comparison to the world, INDIA FURNITURE CONCLAVE from the 23-year-old trusted house of Bigsea is set to bring the best of the practices, market knowledge, data, analysis and research at one place for every conscious stakeholder.
INDIA FURNITURE CONCLAVE is designed for brands and B2B retail businesses in the furniture industry to come together, network, and discuss the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in this field.
We look forward to seeing you at the INDIA FURNITURE CONCLAVE 2025 which is taking place at the MATECIA Exhibition from 21-24 AUGUST 2025, Yashobhoomi, Delhi and exchanging ideas and insights with our fellow industry professionals.
The India Furniture Conclave 2023, part of the Matecia Exhibition at Pragati Maidan on September 22, 2023, was a tremendous success. The conference drew prominent industry leaders, architects, designers, making it a resounding triumph with a substantial footfall.
The event began with a grand ceremonial lamp lighting ceremony, featuring distinguished personalities such as Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka, Chairman of Century Plyboards and President of FIPPI, Kolkata. Other notable personalities including Mr. Krupesh Thakkar, Chairman and Managing Director, Rushil Decor, Ahmedabad; Mr. N. K. Aggarwal, Chairman of Action Tesa Group, Delhi; Dr. M. P. Singh, Director, IWST, Bangalore and visionary Mr. Pragat Dvivedi, Founder of IIR, FDT, Delhi graced the occasion.
Mr. Sajjan Bhajanka, in his keynote address, commended the remarkable growth of the MATECIA exhibition, highlighting its increased size, diversity, and representation. Mr. N. K. Aggarwal emphasized the importance of unity within the building material industry, especially in competing with countries like China. Mr. Ashok Agarwal, MD, Vidya Ply & Board, Delhi passionately advocated for reforms in plywood standardization, aligning with manufacturers’ interests.
The India Furniture Conclave 2023 proved to be an exceptional event, offering valuable insights into the dynamic landscape of the Indian furniture industry through its five knowledgepacked sessions.
The session titled “Must Do & Never Do For Furniture Producers & Startups” was a deep dive into the essential practices and common pitfalls for emerging businesses in the furniture space. Panelists, including Divyanshu Sharma, Co-Founder, Office Banao; Gita Ramanan, CEO & Co-Founder, Design Cafe; Neetii Maacker, Co-Founder, Vasarte; Gautam Baid, Founder, Sunday Design; and Gopal Dwivedi, Chief Design Officer, Livspace Global shared their experiences and strategies for growth and sustainability. Moderated by Pragat Dvivedi, Founder of the India Furniture Conclave and Ply Reporter, the discussion was particularly insightful for startups looking to avoid missteps and achieve long-term success
The Burning Issue of the Furniture Industry: Decoding the Skill Gap” tackled the growing concern about the shortage of skilled labor in the industry. Vikram Sharma (Co-Founder, WIFY), Satyan Thukral (CEO, Caple Industrial Solution), Rajesh Chabbria (Managing Director, Abria/Prism Ind. Pvt Ltd.), Ramandeep Singh Ghura (Director, CZAR Designs Private Ltd.), and Saurabh Jain (Director, Decora Kitchens) discussed the implications of this gap on productivity and innovation. Moderated by Rahul Mehta (CEO, FFSC), the panel explored solutions to bridge this gap through training and development initiatives.
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